Oakview Leaf-tailed Gecko
Phyllurus kabikabi
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 25/03/2023
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 13/06/2017
Population trend: Unknown
Other names: None
Priority species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The Oakview Leaf-tailed Gecko is endemic to Queensland and occurs in an isolated patch of semi-evergreen vine forest within Oakview National Park and State Forest near Gympie. They are a nocturnal, arboreal gecko that shelters by day among boulders and in hollows and actively forages over the rocks and low vegetation above the rock throughout the night.
Threats
Threats to the Oakview Leaf-tailed Gecko include uncontrolled fires burning into their habitat, and weed encroachment reducing habitat quality, as well as predation by feral cats and foxes.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
Unknown
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
Unknown
Who is helping
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database